Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in developing serotonin receptor modulators and kinase inhibitors. Commonly employed in the creation of indole-based drug candidates due to its ability to mimic natural indole alkaloid structures. Also utilized in agrochemicals for developing plant growth regulators and in materials science for organic semiconductor components. Its nitrile group allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and library synthesis for drug discovery.